1982 United States Senate election in Utah explained

Election Name:1982 United States Senate election in Utah
Country:Utah
Flag Year:1922
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1976 United States Senate election in Utah
Previous Year:1976
Next Election:1988 United States Senate election in Utah
Next Year:1988
Election Date:November 2, 1982
Image1:Orrin Hatch 1977 congressional photo.jpg
Nominee1:Orrin Hatch
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:309,332
Percentage1:58.28%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Ted Wilson
Popular Vote2:219,482
Percentage2:41.35%
Map Size:230px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Orrin Hatch
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Orrin Hatch
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1982 United States Senate election in Utah took place on November 2, 1982, concurrently with other elections to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives, as well as various State and Local elections. Republican Orrin Hatch won re-election against Democratic challenger Ted Wilson. This is the last time a Democrat won more than 40% in a Utah Senate election.

Major Candidates

Democratic

Republican

See also